Coverage dated August 21, 2023

Lawsuit seeks to halt Medicaid terminations in Florida

Headline from Local News 8

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Two consumer advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in a Florida federal court Tuesday seeking to halt the state’s termination of residents’ Medicaid benefits. The suit is the first in the nation to challenge states’ resumption of reviewing Medicaid enrollees’ eligibility and dro…

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Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

  1. NPR

    Two families sue Florida for being kicked off Medicaid in 'unwinding' process (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Two children and their parents are suing the state of Florida, alleging that their Medicaid coverage was terminated without proper notice or a chance to contest the state agency's decision.

  2. Local News 8

    Lawsuit seeks to halt Medicaid terminations in Florida (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Two consumer advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in a Florida federal court Tuesday seeking to halt the state’s termination of residents’ Medicaid benefits. The suit is the first in the nation to challenge states’ resumption of reviewing Medicaid enrollees’ eligibility and dro…

  3. Axios

    First lawsuit over improper Medicaid terminations filed in Florida (opens Axios)

    Published

    Axios's feed description

    A lawsuit filed against Florida health officials marks the first legal challenge to how states are dropping some Medicaid enrollees after the end of a pandemic-era policy that protected coverage.

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